Creating Dimensions between an Element and a View Axis

You can create dimensions between an element and a view axis (one of the two axes or the origin).

Before you begin:
  • Open a drawing representation containing geometry.
  • Go to Tools > Options > Mechanical > Drafting > General and select the Display in the current view check box to display the view axis.

  1. Click Dimensions in the Annotations toolbar (Dimensions sub-toolbar).

  2. Click a first element in the view.



  3. Select one of the two view axes or the origin.



  4. Click anywhere in the drawing window to confirm the dimension creation.



    The dimension is created.